How do Dermal Fillers Work?

Dermal fillers work by replenishing lost volume and stimulating collagen production and hydration in the skin. Upon injection, the filler material fills in wrinkles and fine lines, restoring youthful contours to the face. Dermal fillers are not permanent but, over time, they improve your overall skin texture and elasticity.

Benefits of Dermal Fillers

Dermal fillers are safe and non-invasive aesthetic treatments that offer a range of benefits. They are used to effectively address several skin concerns such as: • Smoothing wrinkles and fine lines • Restoring facial volume and contours • Enhancing lip shape and fullness • Correcting body and facial asymmetry and proportion • Improving skin texture, natural collagen production and hydration

Risks and Side Effects of Dermal Fillers

While dermal fillers are generally safe when administered by a qualified practitioner, there are potential risks and side effects to consider. Common side effects may include temporary redness, swelling, bruising, and discomfort at the injection site. Rare complications such as infection, allergic reactions, and vascular occlusion can occur but are uncommon with proper technique and proper aftercare.

The process of getting dermal filler treatment with The Aesthetics Doctor typically involves: • Consultation: Dr Ahmed will listen to your concern, evaluate your medical history, discuss treatment goals, and decide the right treatment with you. • Treatment session: The filler is injected into targeted areas using fine needles or cannulas. Sometimes numbing cream can be used for comfort. Depending on your needs, you might need more than one session to achieve the best results. • Aftercare: Dr Ahmed will share the best aftercare recommendation, such as avoiding strenuous activity, excessive sun exposure, and certain medications. This will help minimise swelling and optimize results.

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Dermal Fillers

At The Aesthetics Doctor, we offer advanced dermal filler treatments designed to restore lost volume, enhance natural facial contours, and improve overall facial balance. Dermal fillers can be used to soften lines, refine structure, and support a more youthful, refreshed appearance while maintaining natural expression.

Across our clinics in London, Leeds and Cheshire, all dermal filler treatments are carried out by our medically trained team using a personalised, anatomy-led approach. Every treatment begins with a detailed consultation to ensure results are subtle, balanced, and tailored to your individual facial structure and aesthetic goals.

Frontal comparison of a woman’s face before and after dermal filler treatment, showing fuller cheeks and softened lines

PROCEDURE TIME – 15 to 30 Minutes

SIDE EFFECTS – Mild Swelling & Bruising (Temporary)

RECOVERY TIME – 1 to 3 Days

DURATION OF RESULTS – 6 to 18 Months (Depending on Area Treated)

What Are Dermal Fillers?

Dermal fillers are injectable treatments used to restore lost volume, soften lines, and enhance facial contours while maintaining natural expression and balance. When used correctly, they can support facial structure, improve proportion, and refresh the appearance without changing your features.

Most dermal fillers are made from biocompatible materials, such as hyaluronic acid or other collagen-stimulating compounds, which are gradually broken down by the body over time. This makes them a temporary, non-surgical option for facial rejuvenation, with results tailored to your individual anatomy and treatment goals.

At The Aesthetics Doctor, dermal filler treatments are always preceded by a detailed consultation and facial assessment to ensure the most appropriate product, technique, and placement are used for safe, natural-looking results.

London Dr. Ahmed

From £375 to £750 depending on treatment area

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From £300 to £650 depending on treatment area

Leeds & Cheshire

From £350 to £650 depending on treatment area

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Treatable Areas

Chin Filler Lip Filler Cheek Filler Jawline Enhancement

Types of Dermal Fillers

Lanluma

Lanluma is a PLLA-based dermal filler known for its versatility and long-lasting results. It is commonly used to add volume to several areas of the body, such as the face and the buttocks, while improving the overall quality of your skin. Lanluma attracts and retains moisture, giving the skin a plump and youthful appearance. This makes it a unique treatment, which reduces the appearance of wrinkles but also helps the body with collagen production.

Lanluma is a versatile treatment that can be used to either tighten the skin in the face and the body, or to increase fullness and make certain areas of your body look plumper. While reducing any sign of skin ageing, Lanluma also regenerate your own collagen, enhancing your natural beauty. Lanluma can be used to enhance and rejuvenate your face, decollete and neck, abdomen, thighs, hands, upper arms and buttocks.

Lanluma Non Surgical Brazilian Butt Lift

LanLuma non-surgical butt lift is the best non-surgical treatment to enhance the shape and size of your buttocks and lower body. This dermal filler is injected precisely into the areas of your body that need extra contouring and lifting, making your skin tighter and firmer, for smooth and natural results.

Ameela

Ameela is a a powerful polynucleotide, that is particularly effective for treating deep wrinkles, folds, and hollow areas of the face. With its ability to regenerate the skin tissue and reduce pigmentation and scars, Ameela gradually improves skin texture and firmness over several months, resulting in natural-looking rejuvenation.

Ameela can be used to reduce the signs of ageing in the face, neck, and hands.

Ellanse

Ellanse is a complex collagen stimulator that provides extra volume to your skin. It is perfect to target facial ageing and achieve maximum contouring and a natural sculpting effect. While boosting natural collagen production, Ellanse helps with skin restoration, natural hydration and gives you a more youthful appearance. Ellanse can give instant volume for long-lasting results, eliminating the need of a surgical permanent solution to address skin aging.

Ellanse results usually last from 19 months to up to 5 years. Ellanse is a safe and versatile treatment with no recovery time. Ellanse is suitable for both men and women of all ages, but it is especially recommended for patients in their 30s who want to target the skin’s natural loss of collagen and elasticity.

Ellanse for the hands

Ellanse is a game-changing treatment to restore your face youthful appearance, but it can also be used to boost collagen regeneration in your hands. Ellanse for the hands is the perfect solution if you are worried about the effects of sun damage and ageing on your hands.

Maili

MaiLi is one of the most recent additions to the dermal filler family, formulated with a combination of hyaluronic acid and lidocaine for enhanced results. MaiLi is a scientifically proven treatment that has undergone rigorous scientific testing to ensure effectiveness and outstanding results.

Maili is renowned for its smooth consistency and ability to provide immediate results with minimal downtime. Maili is frequently used to improve the appearance of several areas of the face, including:

Nasolabial folds and marionette lines

Chin and jawline

Cheeks

Nose

Lips

Dermal Fillers Before & Afters

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Meet Dr Ahmed

Dr Ahmed is not just a highly respected professional and one of the top cosmetic doctors in the country, but he is also a social media sensation.

From winning numerous awards in the field, including The British Aesthetics Awards, Dr Ahmed has gone from contestant, finalist and winner to now judge of the Marie Claire Skin Awards with titles such as Forbes, Tatler, Vogue and Glamour praising his expert knowledge and service, propelling him into the spotlight.